cross-pollination

Betekenis (Engels)

1. (countable, uncountable) Fertilization by the transfer of pollen from an anther of one plant to a stigma of another.
2. (countable, figuratively, uncountable) Inspiration, stimulation, or influence between diverse elements.

Sinonieme

allogamy

cross-fertilization

cross-fertilisation

Vertalings

pol·linització creuada

incrocio

kruisbestuiving

Etimologie (Engels)

From cross- + pollination.